Key Market Indicators
Dutch meat sales are projected to climb to approximately €14.5 billion by 2028, growing from around €13.1 billion in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. Since 2013, the Dutch meat market has seen a consistent rise, averaging 2.4% growth per year. In the current year, the Netherlands ranks seventh in meat sales, with Poland surpassing it at the same €13.1 billion mark. France, Spain, and Italy occupy the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively. In terms of consumption, Dutch meat demand is expected to slightly decline. By 2028, consumption is set to reach 1.14 million metric tons, down from 1.15 million metric tons in 2023, reflecting a modest annual decrease of 0.2%. Since 2019, the nation's meat demand has decreased by an average of 0.6% per year. On the production front, the Dutch meat industry is predicted to produce approximately 3.41 million metric tons by 2028, up from about 3.23 million metric tons in 2023. This marks an annual growth rate of 0.8%. Historical data since 1966 shows that Dutch meat supply has increased at an average yearly rate of 1.2%.
